Universities seek $118M more in funding: All the news that’s fit to link

This morning, the presidents of Florida’s 12 public universities pledged not to raise tuition if the state pumps $118 million into the system.

University of Central Florida President John Hitt said UCF could get about $13 million, which mostly would be used to hire 125 to 140 new faculty members, as Orlando Business Journal previously reported.

• The Orlando Sentinel connects A to B, with reactions from legislative leaders warning that the state’s anticipated budget surplus next year could be wiped out by court rulings, and state creditors would like to see a beefed up “rainy day” fund.

•The Palm Beach Post mentions how the University of Florida and Florida State University will again look to be able to offer “market tuition,” which is exactly what it sounds like: Charge students whatever students will pay.